Ghost Simulator
- October 5, 2023
- Hosted Games
Get on Steam"Ghost Simulator" is a 300,000-word interactive horror novel where you play as a ghost haunting a family in the American countryside. Customize your powers and invade dreams, or possess people to control their actions. Get to know the Brooks family and influence their lives in this chilling supernatural experience.
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Reviews
- The story is well-written and engaging, with strong character development and immersive narrative elements.
- The game offers a variety of ghost powers that allow for creative gameplay and multiple endings, enhancing replayability.
- Players appreciate the unique premise of being a ghost, which allows for both comedic and dramatic interactions with the living characters.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including typos, grammatical errors, and inconsistent choices that can lead to confusion.
- The ending feels rushed and lacks the depth of the earlier parts of the game, leaving some players disappointed.
- Some mechanics, such as the balance of ghost powers and the skepticism system, can feel unpolished and detract from the overall experience.
- story50 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story has received positive feedback, with many players appreciating its engaging and immersive narrative, which combines elements of mystery and ghostly themes. While the game is relatively short, lasting about five hours, it offers replayability through character choices and skills that influence the player's ghostly persona. However, some users noted grammatical errors and a somewhat disjointed storytelling approach, yet overall, the experience is deemed entertaining and worth exploring, especially for fans of narrative-driven games.
“I loved every second of it; whoever wrote this story should be proud of it.”
“As the story progresses and deepens your understanding of the characters, it ignites a curiosity to unveil the mysteries that surround your situation and more about your spectral self.”
“The story keeps you entertained and curious, urging you to uncover more and unravel the mysteries that surround your phantasmal being.”
“The only negative is the grammar mistakes that are unfortunately common in this story.”
“Personally, I prefer my interactive stories to actually have a coherent narrative, not be painfully pieced together one random choice after another.”
“There was a ton of reading, 4 hours worth; the narrator setting didn't work for me unless it doesn't read the story for you in a 'narrator' voice.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by its simplicity compared to other hosted games, but it suffers from balance issues and mechanical flaws, including notable typos. The skepticism mechanic, while conceptually interesting as a reflection of the ghost experience, may feel restrictive to some players.
“My qualms come from a handful of typos I found (seem to specifically crop up around variable pronouns; using 'hims' (not 'his') when it should have read 'hers' anyway, things like that, and also game balance and mechanics issues.”
“As an intentional mechanical reflection of the meaning of death and the experience of being a ghost, it's admirable, but it does ultimately create a feeling of restriction you may not like.”
“Mechanically, it's much simpler than other hosted games.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to multiple approaches to scenes and the ability to choose from various skills, enhancing player choice and strategy. Additionally, the unique stories of the family members contribute to a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“There is plenty of replayability here with different approaches to various scenes.”
“Because you can choose 3 skills from 5 available, it gives the game a bit of replayability, and the individual stories of the family members living in your house are all interesting.”
“The variety of choices and skills available enhances the replayability, making each playthrough feel unique.”
“Because you can choose 3 skills from 5 available, it gives the game a bit of replayability, I believe, and the individual story of the family members living in your house was all interesting.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its depth and execution, offering players a variety of choices and paths that lead to different endings, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“A great premise with a nice execution, good character development, plenty of choices and paths with different endings.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that "Ghost Simulator" avoids the typical grind associated with many hosted games, allowing for a more relaxed and exploratory experience where they can experiment freely rather than focusing solely on grinding statistics.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its vivid descriptions that effectively convey the emotions of the characters, creating an immersive experience for players. This attention to detail enhances the overall engagement with the game's environment and narrative.
“One thing I really like is how the description vividly creates the atmosphere and illustrates each individual's emotions, immersing you in the scene.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-integrated, complementing the drama and love elements, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the narrative. Players appreciate how the comedic moments balance the emotional depth of the story.
“You learn about the family you're haunting and your own past, and there's drama, love, humor... it's really enjoyable.”
